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This collection is an index of Irish marriages found in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1771-1812.

Helps for Keying Irish Marriages

Multiple Marriages
When only one spouse is listed the marriage date may be found at the end (far right) of the entry.
If there are multiple marriages (usually indicated by numbers 1, 2, etc.) key each marriage as a separate record. The marriage date will sometimes be found near the name of the spouse and may be in brackets. If the date is not near the name, it may also be found at the end (far right) of the entry. This date at the end (far right) of the entry may be for any of the spouses listed. Because of this fun occurrence, you will need to use logic in order to key the correct date.

Example: If the death date of the first spouse occurs before the date at the end (far right) of an entry, and the marriage date of the second spouse is given in brackets near the second spouse's name, then the date at the end (far right) of the entry should not be used for the marriage date of the first spouse, even if no other date is available to key.

Split Records
Sometimes a record will carry over to a second image. If both images are in your image set, key any record information found on the second image to the record started on the first image. If your image set does NOT contain the first image of a split record (i.e. the first image in your image set is the second image of a split record), you will need to key a new record and key any marriage information available. Try to identify marriage place, date, spouse, etc. Leave any information blank that cannot be identified, including the primary person’s name.

Births and Deaths
Please be aware while keying these records, that in addition to marriage records, you may also come across Birth and Death records. Instructions on how to key these is in the field helps.

Index

Choose the "Index" form type for images with names to be keyed.

Additional Image Samples

Suffix

Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. The primary person is the first person listed in each record. Their surname will be in bold. Name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the primary person has a noble title such as “Lord” or “Earl” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Aldborough, Earl [Edward Stratford], “Edward” is the given, “Stratford” is the surname, and “Earl of Aldborough” is the suffix.

Surname

Key the surname as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. The primary person is the first person listed in each record. Their surname will be in bold. Name will be in surname-given format. Pressing F3 will copy the surname down from the above record.

However, if the primary person has a noble title such as “Lord” or “Earl” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Aldborough, Earl [Edward Stratford], “Edward” is the given, “Stratford” is the surname, and “Earl of Aldborough” is the suffix.

Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Initials should be keyed with a space between them and without entering periods. The primary person is the first person listed in each record. Their surname will be in bold. Name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the primary person has a noble title such as “Lord” or “Earl” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Aldborough, Earl [Edward Stratford], “Edward” is the given, “Stratford” is the surname, and “Earl of Aldborough” is the suffix.

Prefix

Key any titles before the given name, such as "Dr," "Mr," or "Mrs," of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Only prefix values should be keyed into the prefix field. The primary person is the first person listed in each record. Their surname will be in bold. Name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the primary person has a noble title such as “Lord” or “Earl” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Aldborough, Earl [Edward Stratford], “Edward” is the given, “Stratford” is the surname, and “Earl of Aldborough” is the suffix.

Residence Place

Key the residence place as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Separate any geographical locations with a comma. Ex: All Saints, Southampton. Residence place may be found after the word "of," i.e. George R., "of" (Residence Place). Do not key street address. Do not key the word “co.” (county).

Father Surname

Key the surname of the father of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Father name may be found after the name of the primary person following the words "s. of," "d. of," or something similar.

Father Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the father of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Initials should be keyed with a space between them and without entering periods. Father name may be found after the name of the primary person following the words "s. of," "d. of," or something similar.

Mother Surname

Key the surname of the mother of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. If present, mother name may be found after the father name of the primary person if both parents are listed, or following the words "s. of," "d. of," or something similar.

Mother Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the mother of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Initials should be keyed with a space between them and without entering periods. If present, mother name may be found after the father name of the primary person if both parents are listed, or following the words "s. of," "d. of," or something similar.

Spouse Suffix

Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Spouse name may be found after the "='s" sign which indicates a spouse of the primary person. When there are multiple spouse's the ='s sign is usually coupled with a number 1, 2, etc. In some cases only the number will appear. Spouse name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the spouse has a noble title such as “Ctss” or “Lord” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Plymouth Ctss of [Sarah Amherst], “Sarah” is the given, “Amherst” is the surname, and “Ctss of Plymouth” is the suffix.

Spouse Surname

Key the surname of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Spouse name may be found after the "='s" sign which indicates a spouse of the primary person. When there are multiple spouse's the ='s sign is usually coupled with a number 1, 2, etc. In some cases only the number will appear. Spouse name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the spouse has a noble title such as “Ctss” or “Lord” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Plymouth Ctss of [Sarah Amherst], “Sarah” is the given, “Amherst” is the surname, and “Ctss of Plymouth” is the suffix.

Spouse Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Initials should be keyed with a space between them and without entering periods. Spouse name may be found after the "='s" sign which indicates a spouse of the primary person. When there are multiple spouse's the ='s sign is usually coupled with a number 1, 2, etc. In some cases only the number will appear. Spouse name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the spouse has a noble title such as “Ctss” or “Lord” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Plymouth Ctss of [Sarah Amherst], “Sarah” is the given, “Amherst” is the surname, and “Ctss of Plymouth” is the suffix.

Spouse Prefix

Key any titles before the given name, such as "Dr," "Mr," or "Mrs," of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Only prefix values should be keyed into the prefix field. Spouse name may be found after the "='s" sign which indicates a spouse of the primary person. When there are multiple spouse's the ='s sign is usually coupled with a number 1, 2, etc. In some cases only the number will appear. Spouse name will be in surname-given format.

However, if the spouse has a noble title such as “Ctss” or “Lord” followed by a name in brackets, the name in bold should be keyed as the suffix with the word “of” and the name in brackets should be keyed as the given and surname. For example, if the name appears as “Plymouth Ctss of [Sarah Amherst], “Sarah” is the given, “Amherst” is the surname, and “Ctss of Plymouth” is the suffix.

Spouse Residence

Key the spouse residence place as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Separate any geographical locations with a comma. Ex: All Saints, Southampton. If present, spouse residence place may be found after the word "of," i.e. Lydia R., "of" (Spouse Residence Place). Do not key street address. Do not key the word “co.” (county).

Spouse Father Surname

Key the surname of the father of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Spouse father may be found after the name of a spouse and the words "d. of" or something similar.

Spouse Father Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the father of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Spouse father may be found after the name of a spouse and the words "d. of" or something similar.

Spouse Mother Surname

Key the surname of the mother of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. If present, spouse mother may be found following the spouse father.

Spouse Mother Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the mother of the spouse of the primary person as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. If present, spouse mother may be found following the spouse father.

Spouse Death Day

Key the day from the death date as seen on the record. If present, spouse death date will appear following the words "she d." or something similar.

Spouse Death Month

Key the month in its three-letter abbreviation from the death date using the dictionary provided to assist you. If the month appears as a number, key as seen. If present, spouse death date will appear following the words "she d." or something similar.

Spouse Death Year

Key the year from the death date as seen on the record. If present, spouse death date will appear following the words "she d." or something similar.

Spouse Death Place

Key the death place as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Separate any geographical locations with a comma. Ex: All Saints, Southampton. If present, spouse death place will follow the death date with the word "at" indicating place. Example: she d., 7 Jul at (Death Place). Do not key street address.

Marriage Day

Key the day from the marriage date as seen on the record. Marriage records will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign. When only one spouse is listed the marriage date may be found at the end (far right) of the entry.

If there are multiple marriages (usually indicated by numbers 1, 2, etc.) key each marriage as a separate record. The marriage date will sometimes be found near the name of the spouse and may be in brackets. If the date is not near the name, it may also be found at the end (far right) of the entry. This date at the end (far right) of the entry may be for any of the spouses listed. Because of this fun occurrence, you will need to use logic in order to key the correct date.

Example: If the death date of the first spouse occurs before the date at the end (far right) of an entry, and the marriage date of the second spouse is given in brackets near the second spouse's name, then the date at the end (far right) of the entry should not be used for the marriage date of the first spouse, even if no other date is available to key.

Marriage Month

Key the month in its three-letter abbreviation from the marriage date using the dictionary provided to assist you. If the month appears as a number, key as seen. Marriage records will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign. When only one spouse is listed the marriage date may be found at the end (far right) of the entry.

If there are multiple marriages (usually indicated by numbers 1, 2, etc.) key each marriage as a separate record. The marriage date will sometimes be found near the name of the spouse and may be in brackets. If the date is not near the name, it may also be found at the end (far right) of the entry. This date at the end (far right) of the entry may be for any of the spouses listed. Because of this fun occurrence, you will need to use logic in order to key the correct date.

Example: If the death date of the first spouse occurs before the date at the end (far right) of an entry, and the marriage date of the second spouse is given in brackets near the second spouse's name, then the date at the end (far right) of the entry should not be used for the marriage date of the first spouse, even if no other date is available to key.

Marriage Year

Key the year from the marriage date as seen on the record. Marriage records will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign. When only one spouse is listed the marriage date may be found at the end (far right) of the entry.

If there are multiple marriages (usually indicated by numbers 1, 2, etc.) key each marriage as a separate record. The marriage date will sometimes be found near the name of the spouse and may be in brackets. If the date is not near the name, it may also be found at the end (far right) of the entry. This date at the end (far right) of the entry may be for any of the spouses listed. Because of this fun occurrence, you will need to use logic in order to key the correct date.

Example: If the death date of the first spouse occurs before the date at the end (far right) of an entry, and the marriage date of the second spouse is given in brackets near the second spouse's name, then the date at the end (far right) of the entry should not be used for the marriage date of the first spouse, even if no other date is available to key.

Marriage Place

Key the marriage place as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Separate any geographical locations with a comma. Ex: All Saints, Southampton. Marriage place may be found somewhere after the word "at." Do not key street address. Do not key the word “co.” (county).

Birth Day

Key the day from the birth date as seen on the record. Only key birth date for birth records. Birth date will appear at the end (far right) of a record.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Birth Month

Key the month in its three-letter abbreviation from the birth date using the dictionary provided to assist you. If the month appears as a number, key as seen. Only key birth date for birth records. Birth date will appear at the end (far right) of a record.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Birth Year

Key the year from the birth date as seen on the record. Only key birth date for birth records. Birth date will appear at the end (far right) of a record.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Birth Place

Key the birth place as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Separate any geographical locations with a comma. Ex: All Saints, Southampton. Only key birth place for birth records. Birth place may be found after the word "at". Do not key street address.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by and "=" sign.

Death Day

Key the day from the death date as seen on the record. Only key death date for death records. Death date will appear at the end (far right) of a record.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Death Month

Key the month in its three-letter abbreviation from the death date using the dictionary provided to assist you. If the month appears as a number, key as seen. Only key death date for death records. Death date will appear at the end (far right) of a record.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Death Year

Key the year from the death date as seen on the record. Only key death date for death records. Death date will appear at the end (far right) of a record.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Death Place

Key the death place as seen on the record using the dictionary provided for assistance. Separate any geographical locations with a comma. Ex: All Saints, Southampton. Only key death place for death records. Death place may be found after the word "at". Do not key street address.

Most records in this collection will be for marriages. A few records will be for births and deaths of individuals. You may come across images that are not readily identifiable for either births, marriages or deaths. When this is the case, use the following rules to determine which date and place to key:

Birth images will only contain the surname of the child born, often followed by the word "at" indicating birth place.

Death images will contain the given and surname of the individual who died, often with the word "at" somewhere in the record, indicating the death place.

Marriage images will contain both the primary person along with their spouse(s) separated by an "=" sign.

Keying Image Samples

Cover page, Section header, etc

Use the "Cover page, Section header, etc” form type for images that do not contain data, but might be interesting to look at because they provide context for the image set. Example: historical notes, affidavits, etc.

Additional Image Samples

Image with no data

Use the “Image with no data” form type for images that do not contain data or any useful context that might be interesting for someone to look at. Example: An image containing a blank background.